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How far is Geneva from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5838 miles / 9395 kilometers / 5073 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Geneva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5838.066 miles
  • 9395.456 kilometers
  • 5073.140 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5823.687 miles
  • 9372.315 kilometers
  • 5060.645 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Geneva?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Geneva Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Geneva generates about 695 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 695 kilograms equals 1 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E